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Zimbra Server Bugs Could Lead to Email Plundering

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Lisa Vaas

Two bugs, now patched except in older versions, could be chained to allow attackers to hijack Zimbra server by simply sending a malicious email. Continue reading Zimbra Server Bugs Could Lead to Email Plundering→

Posted in cloud security, vulnerabilities, Web Security

Three Zero-Day Bugs Plague Kaseya Unitrends Backup Servers

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Lisa Vaas

The unpatched flaws include RCE and authenticated privilege escalation on the client-side: Just the latest woe for the ransomware-walloped MSP. Continue reading Three Zero-Day Bugs Plague Kaseya Unitrends Backup Servers→

Posted in vulnerabilities, Web Security

Malware Makers Using ‘Exotic’ Programming Languages

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Lisa Vaas

Sprechen Sie Rust? Polyglot malware authors are increasingly using obscure programming languages to evade detection.
Continue reading Malware Makers Using ‘Exotic’ Programming Languages→

Posted in malware, vulnerabilities, Web Security

Critical Jira Flaw in Atlassian Could Lead to RCE

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Lisa Vaas

The software-engineering platform is urging users to patch the critical flaw ASAP. Continue reading Critical Jira Flaw in Atlassian Could Lead to RCE→

Posted in vulnerabilities, Web Security

Apple Issues Urgent iPhone Updates; None for Pegasus Zero-Day

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Lisa Vaas

Update now: The ream of bugs includes some remotely exploitable code execution flaws. Still to come: a fix for what makes iPhones easy prey for Pegasus spyware. Continue reading Apple Issues Urgent iPhone Updates; None for Pegasus Zero-Day→

Posted in mobile security, vulnerabilities, Web Security

NPM Package Steals Passwords via Chrome’s Account-Recovery Tool

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Lisa Vaas

In another vast software supply-chain attack, the password-stealer is filching credentials from Chrome on Windows systems via ChromePass. Continue reading NPM Package Steals Passwords via Chrome’s Account-Recovery Tool→

Posted in malware, Web Security

MacOS Being Picked Apart by $49 XLoader Data Stealer

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Lisa Vaas

Cheap, easy & prolific, the new version of the old FormBook form-stealer and keylogger has added Mac users to its hit list, and it’s selling like hotcakes. Continue reading MacOS Being Picked Apart by $49 XLoader Data Stealer→

Posted in malware, Web Security

Law Firm to the Fortune 500 Breached with Ransomware

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Lisa Vaas

Deep-pocketed clients’ customers & suppliers could be in the attacker’s net, with potential PII exposure from an A-list clientele such as Apple, Boeing and IBM. Continue reading Law Firm to the Fortune 500 Breached with Ransomware→

Posted in breach, malware, Web Security

What’s Next for REvil’s Victims? 

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Lisa Vaas

Podcast: Nothing, says a ransomware negotiator who has tips on staying out of the sad subset of victims left in the lurch, mid-negotiation, after REvil’s servers went up in smoke. Continue reading What’s Next for REvil’s Victims? →

Posted in Hacks, malware, Podcasts, Web Security

Protecting Phones From Pegasus-Like Spyware Attacks

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Lisa Vaas

Can a new SIM card and prepaid service from an MVNO help? Former spyware insider, current mobile white hat hacker Adam Weinberg on how to block spyware attacks. Continue reading Protecting Phones From Pegasus-Like Spyware Attacks→

Posted in Government, Hacks, malware, mobile security, Newsmaker Interviews, Podcasts

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